Lumper

About the role

Under general supervision, the Lumper focuses on loading and unloading merchandise in accordance with established safety, performance, and accuracy standards.

Responsibilities

• Verify container information according to the execution report and verify appropriate trailer chocking, glad-hand locking, and cone procedures prior to the unloading process.
• Manually unload containers by separating each case by style, size, and color and placing them in a separate pallet for each.
• Accurately build and stage each pallet to the correct standard tie-high as specified on the execution report and determine if pallets are ready to be shrink-wrapped by identifying case quantity.
• Shrink-wrap staged pallets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

Skills

• Understanding and operation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accurate completion of assignments.
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings or weekends.
• Strong resistance to a cold environment.
• Ability to operate equipment including various electrical tools in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• Tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Stand to rebuild pallets with products for up to 5 hours over an 8-10-12 hour shift.
• Transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up to 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height when rebuilding pallets.
• Lift and carry product 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

Pay

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $16.50 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

Benefits

Americold offers a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.

Some benefits may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).